massivedeuce

Thanks for the help everyone. I think i'm probably not going to buy a condo anymore. At least not one where i am payinng 1.5 times my mortgage (in some cases) a month in HOA fees. I'l probably just be a bum and rent another year

I'm renting in Cleveland Heights right now, and looking to buy a condo if i can afford one. I've seen a lot of condos in the high rise (if thats what you want to call them) buildings on the lake in Lakewood. They range from the 30K range to the 80s. I know they aren't new or anything, but that still seems really cheap. I'll admit i'm not that familiar with Lakewood, so does anyone know why they're so inexpensive? Is it a crappy area, junky buildings, no chance for resale, or what? Also, i'm in my 20s, so i'd like to be near the bars and restaurants in Lakewood if possible. Anyone know the best streets there that I should look at? Thanks.